WHAT IS LIFE? GDE.TO BIOLOGY W/PHYSIO.
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The DNA of each person has some regions that are unique to him or her.
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Examine the gel from a Rape investigation below. If you were the DNA analyst you would conclude that:
DNA size
markers
blood
sexual
assault
evidence
samples
victim
|suspect
A
suspect
B
female
fracțion
male
fraction
1 2 3 4 5 6
A. Suspect B is excluded as the source of the evidence, but Suspect A cannot be excluded.
B. Both Suspects A and B are excluded as the source of the evidence.
C. Suspect A is excluded as the source of the evidence, but Suspect B cannot be excluded.
D. Suspect B cannot be excluded as a source of the evidence. The results with Suspect A are inconclusive.
E. Neither Suspect A or B can be excluded as a source of the evidence.
Which statement is true?
a.
There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in humans.
b.
Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research impossible.
c.
There is no danger in releasing recombinant organisms into the environment.
d.
Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research possible.
e.
There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in bacteria.
DNA dragnets have been so successful that some people have suggested that
DNA samples of everyone should be stored at birth, so a profile could be made for anyone at any time. A. Do you think this is a good idea or not?
And, B. do you think it useful or ethical for the FBI to store DNA samples from people who have been arrested but not yet convicted of a crime?
Answer both questions,
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- Sequencing an individual person’s genome a. is currently possible b. could lead to legal issues regarding discrimination and privacy c. could help make informed choices about medical treatment d. all of the abovearrow_forwardChoose the one answer that fits best. Which of the following statements regarding DNA Fingerprinting is NOT correct (videos)? a. Fingerprinting is a technique that allows us to sequence an entire genome b. Forensic DNA profiling uses 13 different regions of DNA (according to the video) c. STRs allow us to tell individuals apart d. Short tandem repeats are in the non-coding regions e. DNA Fingerprinting is used in Forensic Sciencesarrow_forwardSuppose you are arrested for a serious crime and a DNA profile is created and entered into databases. Later, you are proven innocent. Should you have the right to have your DNA profile removed from all databases?arrow_forward
- Brenda is a junior student in the biomedical program at her school. She is starting the PCR genetic testing lab activity. She is about to obtain her DNA sample but doesn’t want like the taste of NaCl solution. Her friend, Mark, let her use some of his DNA. What laboratory tule did the students break? A. Obtaining and handling DNA sample without wearing googles or gloves B. Improper use of human DNA samples C. Violating Patient Confidentiality D. Disposing of bio hazardous material in a regular trasharrow_forwardState the five basic steps of DNA fingerprinting using the RFLP method. Why do you think the PCR method is of more use in crime scene investigations?arrow_forwardWhich of the following situations are ones in which PCR would be used? To determine whether a blood sample at a crime scene came from a suspect. A. To identify the right answer to PCR questions on a genetics exam. B. To determine whether someone was infected with SARS-COV-2. np1o study DNA from Neandertal bones. D. To study the mitochondrial DNA sequences from individuals to determine whether they are related through their maternal ancestry. E.arrow_forward
- Comparing SNPs to STR markers, which of the following are true? Select one: a. SNP loci generally have more alleles than STR loci. b. SNP loci could not be used for forensic CODIS DNA profiling. c. SNPs are not the same as microsatellite DNA. d. There are many more STR loci in the human genome than SNP markers.arrow_forwardRegarding the PCR technique, what is false?a. It can produce multiple copies of DNA.b. It is the same as DNA fingerprinting.c. It is not a time-consuming process.d. It cannot successfully copy whole genesarrow_forwarddoes not ensure a kill level and lacks the margin of safety achieved by sterilization procedures. PCR is used. A. all of these B. to solve crimes C. to diagnose genetic diseases D. to study gene function Histopathology evaluation basically compares between A. healthy or experimentally altered tissues with matching sample from strong or control counterparts. B. experimentally altered tissues C. healthy or experimentally altered tissues D. diseased or experimentally altered tissues with matching sample from healthy or control counterparts.arrow_forward
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